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Dvorak (Illustrated Lives Of The Great Composers Series)

This series of biographies presents the great composers against the background of their times. Each draws on personal letters and recollections, engravings, paintings and, when they exist, photographs, to present a complete picture of the composer's life.

Series: Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers Series

Paperback: 135 pages

Publisher: Omnibus Press (September 1984)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0711902569

ISBN-13: 978-0711902565

Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7 x 0.6 inches

Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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I've been a fan of Dvorak for years, and this book reminds me why.There is a chapter-long history of Central Europe, and much more besides.Highly recommended.

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